INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINT (DFSP) MANAGEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT, AND UNDERUTILIZED LAND AND RESOURCES - DFSP POINT LOMA, CA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, on behalf of the U.S. Navy, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking innovative, cost-effective solutions for Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) management, infrastructure enhancement, and leveraging underutilized land and resources. This RFI aims to identify private-sector partnerships to reduce long-term sustainment costs and improve operational readiness at Navy CONUS locations. Responses are due by May 29, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI, issued under 10 U.S.C. § 2667, is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Navy seeks creative approaches to enhance government fuel facilities and reduce lifecycle costs by enabling productive use of underutilized land, infrastructure assets, and access. The scope includes:
- Leveraging underutilized land, fuel storage/distribution capabilities, and access to wharves, piers, and runways.
- Implementing innovative technologies and methodologies for DFSP management and infrastructure.
- Assessing cost savings, operational benefits, potential risks, and industry best practices.
- Exploring potential business partnerships, private sector investment, environmental considerations, operational concepts, and security requirements.
- Evaluating benefits to Navy installations, facility assessment benchmarks, and revenue sharing agreements.
Key Challenges
The Navy faces high costs associated with sustaining, repairing, restoring, and modernizing existing bulk fuels storage and distribution infrastructure, including tanks, pipelines, piers, and wharves. This initiative seeks solutions to address these challenges and improve overall DFSP performance and cost-effectiveness.
Information Requested
Respondents should provide:
- Company information (profile, expertise, financials).
- A detailed proposed concept for utilizing underutilized land with DFSP modernization.
- Assessment of operational benefits, implementation plan, and risk assessment.
- Relevant experience, references, scalability, and cybersecurity posture.
- Explanation of benefits to Navy installations and experience with government partnerships.
- Proposed agreement structure (e.g., long-term lease, conveyance).
- Assessment of current governing regulations and legal authorities, with recommendations for new or revised language.
- Facility assessment benchmarks.
Submission Details
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. local Fort Belvoir, VA time.
- Submission Email: Careka Squire (careka.squire@dla.mil).
- Subject Line: Must include RFI number SPE603-26-R-5X31.
- Technical Questions: Captain Anas Maazouzi (Anas.Maazouzi@dla.mil, 562-588-2801).
- Q&A Session: A dedicated workshop and Q&A session will be held during the DLA Energy Worldwide Symposium, April 21-23, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency – Crystal City, Arlington, VA. Attendees must register on-site and specify attendance for this RFI.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published: April 10, 2026.